PL SC 41.6
Introductory Plant Science
1(3L-3P)
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students enrolled in the Diploma in Agriculture program in the College of Agriculture.

An introduction to the basic principles of plant anatomy, morphology, physiology, growth and development in relation to crop production. The course also addresses the responses of plants to their environment, including interactions with, and the effects of, factors such as competition (crop plants and weeds), temperature, moisture, nutrients, diseases and insects. Crop production management practices and their impact on crop productivity are also considered.

PL SC 51.3
Cereal Crops I ­ Wheat
2(3L-2P)
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students enrolled in the Diploma in Agriculture program in the College of Agriculture.

This course focuses on the various market classes of wheat produced in Canada. It considers their importance domestically and internationally. Consideration is given to important grain quality characteristics and how these factors fit with market demands and utilization of the various types of wheat. Agronomic characteristics and production practices which will maximize quality and productivity are discussed.

PL SC 52.3
Cereal Crops II
2(3L-3P)
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students enrolled in the Diploma in Agriculture program in the College of Agriculture.

The organization and emphases of this course are similar to those of Cereal Crops I, except that it covers cereal crops other than wheat, including rye, triticale, barley, oats, corn, rice, wild rice, canary seed, sorghum and millet. The quality characteristics and utilization of each crop will be considered, along with agronomic characteristics and production practices.

PL SC 53.3
Introduction to Horticulture
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students enrolled in the Diploma in Agriculture program in the College of Agriculture.

This course introduces students to the production, marketing and utilization of horticultural crops adapted to the Canadian prairies. Farm operations varying from hobby gardens through to commercial scale will be used to illustrate course concepts. Crops covered include fruit, vegetables, greenhouse crops, wildcrafting, herbs and medicinals.

PL SC 54.3
Weed Biology
2(3L-2P)
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students enrolled in the Diploma in Agriculture program in the College of Agriculture.

This course considers the nature of annual, winter annual and perennial weed infestations in various types of crops. It describes weed growth and development, factors affecting the spread of weeds, and the nature and extent of losses due to weeds.

PL SC 55.3
Weed Control
2(3L-3P)
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students enrolled in the Diploma in Agriculture program in the College of Agriculture.

Both chemical and non-chemical weed control methods are outlined and the factors that determine their effectiveness are discussed. Emphasis is placed on the development of weed control programs that are agronomically, environmentally and economically sound. Herbicide mode of action and the development of herbicide resistance in weed species are considered.

PL SC 56.3
Environmental Studies
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students enrolled in the Diploma in Agriculture program in the College of Agriculture.

This is an introductory course on the basic principles of ecology. It relates us to the world environment, emphasizing our dependence on the interrelationships between solar energy, air, water, soil and living organisms. Topics discussed include the functioning of ecological systems such as fields, lakes and forests, the meaning of air and water pollution and ecotoxicity, and the impact of agriculture and population increases on the environment.

PL SC 57.3
Agrometeorology
2(3L-1T)
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students enrolled in the Diploma in Agriculture program in the College of Agriculture.

This course discusses the processes by which weather elements affect various aspects of agriculture, including crop growth and development, disease incidence, animal metabolism, planting and harvesting dates, spray scheduling, and the use and design of shelterbelts and farm buildings. Knowledge gained will aid in interpreting weather data and forecasts, understanding variations in climate with changes in topography, and understanding implications of climatic change.

PL SC 58.3
Forage Crops
2(3L-2P)
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students enrolled in the Diploma in Agriculture program in the College of Agriculture.

This course introduces students to the production, handling and marketing of forage crops. A number of native and introduced plants used for pasture, hay and silage are discussed. Topics addressed include sustainable production and goals, selection and production of cultivated plants, the care of native species, and forage economics.

PL SC 63.3
Pedigreed Seed Production
1(3L-2P)
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students enrolled in the Diploma in Agriculture program in the College of Agriculture.

Outlines the basic principles and practices involved in the Canadian pedigreed seed system. Practical aspects of seed production are considered, with emphasis on the scientific principles behind the regulations. Various groups and agencies and their roles in seed production are described. The development, evaluation, registration and release of new cultivars are also considered, related to both hybrids and synthetics.